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Climate technology continues to be a key driver of the transition to a low-carbon economy. In 2025, venture activity remained steady with a strategic shift toward energy resilience and infrastructure modernization. Investors prioritized later-stage rounds, channeling capital into startups delivering scalable solutions for grid reliability, advanced battery storage and critical mineral supply chains.

Rising electricity demand has accelerated the need for grid upgrades and flexible energy storage. The climate tech industry is responding with innovation across grid tech, battery materials and mineral extraction, while federal programs and milestone-based financing are helping founders bridge the gap from pilot projects to commercial scale.

The J.P. Morgan Climate Tech report features insights on:

  • Venture investment trends by stage and sector 
  • R&D funding trends in mega-rounds for battery tech
  • Federal funding programs and creative financing solutions 
  • Technology breakthroughs in grid modernization, battery innovation, adaptation and mineral supply 

Download the report for a comprehensive analysis on climate tech sector-specific trends, and connect with our Startup Banking experts to learn more.

Contributors

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Robert Keepers

Head of Climate Tech

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